Recent News

2015 WINTER CLASSIC BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS ON JAN. 1 TO BE HELD AT NATIONALS PARK

By: NHLPA Staff

Capitals Set to Unveil Special NHL Winter Classic Uniforms During Media Event Planned for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Ballpark

September 10, 2014

SAKU KOIVU RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Finnish native is a veteran of 1,124 NHL games and a four-time Olympian

September 10, 2014

NHL® and NHLPA Partner with EverFi to Launch Future Goals™ Digital Education Program

By: NHLPA Staff

The multiyear, multimillion-dollar program will use hockey to train one million students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.

September 9, 2014

Bartkowski A Big Plus On Bruins' Blueline

By: Chris Lomon

When asked about one of the impressive stats he put up last season, Matt Bartkowski chuckled and downplayed the number. But, the number found in his plus-minus category is anything but a laughing matter.

September 8, 2014

NHL® and NHLPA to Announce Joint Education Initiative

By: NHLPA Staff

On Tuesday, September 9, the NHL together with the NHLPA will announce a major North American digital education initiative.

September 5, 2014

Offseason Adventures of NHL Players

By: Catherine Faas

A look at what NHLPA members have been up to over the course of the summer.

September 5, 2014

Ready For Some Football

By: Chris Lomon

With the NFL season getting underway NHLPA members share with us their love of football and who they’re picking in 2014-15

September 4, 2014

The Way They Worked

By: Chris Lomon

NHLPA members discuss the impact their parents and grandparents had on their work ethic

September 1, 2014

Saad Glad to Make a Difference

By: Chris Lomon

Brandon Saad’s team-first attitude extends well beyond his contributions on the ice.

August 29, 2014

A Sochi Silver Lining

By: NHLPA Staff

After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.

August 28, 2014

Teeing Up Success in St. Louis

By: Chris Lomon

TJ Oshie enjoys the game of golf, but his focus is the end of his tee-times and his return to the rink with the Blues

August 27, 2014

Players Celebrate National Dog Day

By: Catherine Faas

Players that also happen to be proud parents to their canine companions took to Twitter today to celebrate National Dog Day.

August 26, 2014

The Next Generation On Display

By: Ryan Parker

33 top-prospects gather in Toronto for the 6th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase

August 25, 2014

Campbell Leading By Example

By: Chris Lomon

The veteran defenceman knows that it is a combination of words and work that will help the Panthers succeed in 2014-15

August 18, 2014

Optimistic For Whats To Come

By: Chris Lomon

Mark Schiefele has had a great summer but is now excited to get things going in Winnipeg

August 15, 2014

Mason Raymond Making His Mark

By: Chris Lomon

Flames forward gives back to Invermere, BC minor hockey with Goals & Dreams donation

August 13, 2014

The Best #IceBucketChallenge Videos from NHLPA Members

By: Catherine Faas

A compilation of the best #IceBucketChallenge videos from NHL players to benefit ALS charities and initiatives.

August 12, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2014 NHLPA ROOKIE SHOWCASE

By: NHLPA Staff

Thirty-two of the top NHL® prospects/rookies will gather in Toronto at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (site of the former Maple Leaf Gardens) on Saturday, August 23rd for the 2014 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

August 12, 2014

NHLPA Members React To Robin Williams' Death

By: Catherine Faas, Ryan Parker

NHLPA members join people from all walks of life on Twitter following the news of entertainer Robin Williams' passing.

August 12, 2014

Spezza Holds Court With Tennis Legend

By: Chris Lomon

Before he’ll get into the swings of things in his first season with the Dallas Stars, Jason Spezza’s summer served up a centre court opportunity alongside a tennis legend.

August 11, 2014